Niagara Regional Council alters waste management fee structure.
Expect to pay more for waste management services in Niagara.
On March 24th, council approved a revised fee structure for services, with changes taking effect April 1st.
Landfill tipping fees will be changing in the following areas:
- Garbage, construction and demolition material
- For waste up to 50 kg, the fee is changing from $5 minimum fee to $7
- The fee for 50 kg and above is changing from $117/tonne to $120/tonne
- Residential and commercial concrete and asphalt
- Changing from $10/tonne to $25/tonne
- Commercial clean soil
- Changing from $20/load to $30/load
- Commercial containinated soil
- Changing from $30/tonne to $35/tonne
Officials say many items are received at local landfills and public drop-off depots at no charge.
Residents can also reduce fee payment by separating recyclable materials before heading to landfills.
Container prices will be changing as outlined below:
- Blue/Grey boxes changing from $6 to $7
- Blue/Grey Carts changing from $69 to $87
- 32 Gallon Green Carts changing from $50 to $55
- 64 Gallon Green Carts changing from $69 to $118
- Backyard Composter changing from $21 to $41
Niagara Region says while the fees don't fully cover the cost of bins or landfill operations, they will ease taxpayer burdens.
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